Bangkok (VNA) – The Education Ministry of Thailand has banned the use of e-cigarettes in all schools under its jurisdiction and in all of its offices, in a bid to curb the growing popularity of vaping among youth.
In a statement on May 7, Deputy Government Spokesman Karom Polpornklang stated that the ministry recognised a concerning trend: more young people have taken up vaping due to increased accessibility and online advertisements specifically targeting young people.
To prevent further harm to the health of children and adolescents, the ministry has introduced four key measures, including a total ban on vaping in all ministry-run schools and offices nationwide.
The first measure is to raise awareness among students, teachers, officials, and school administrators about the dangers of e-cigarettes. These campaigns may take the form of educational courses, extracurricular activities, and public relations media.
Other solutions include installing clearly visible signs banning vaping in all schools and ministry offices, enhancing supervision and prevention, and applying disciplinary actions./.
